New Saudi Arabian labor market test, increased visa application fees impacting immigration timing and costs

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11 August 2016

New Saudi Arabian labor market test, increased visa application fees impacting immigration timing and costs

The Ministry of Labor in Saudi Arabia has announced several immigration changes designed to protect their local workforce and to boost revenues. The changes include the introduction of a Labor Market Test for companies applying for new block visas and an increase of immigration fees across several visa categories.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, attached below, provides additional details.

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